Angiotech Pharmaceuticals to webcast analyst meeting VANCOUVER, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI; TSX: ANP) will host a live webcast of its analyst meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2004 beginning at 9:00 am EST (6:00 am PST) and concluding at approximately 5:00 pm EST (2:00 pm PST). The webcast will be available to all interested parties at Angiotech's website at http://www.angiotech.com/ in the Investor Relations section. To ensure a timely connection to the webcast, it is recommended that users register at least 15 minutes before the webcast begins. Vancouver-based Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the performance of medical devices and biomaterials through the innovative uses of pharmacotherapeutics. To find out more about Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI; TSX: ANP), visit our website at http://www.angiotech.com/. DATASOURCE: Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CONTACT: Media: Eric Starkman, Starkman & Associates, (212) 252-8545; Analysts: Rui Avelar, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (604) 221-7676 ext 6996; Investors: Ian Harper, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (604) 221-7676 ext 6933

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